Although there were eight major film companies in Hollywood, the real cornerstone was not them, but a large number of small and medium-sized film companies.
Last time, they sued the eight major film companies for monopolizing the cinema chain and wantonly oppressing them with the anti-monopoly law, but the eight major film companies resolved it in various ways.
The small and medium-sized film companies that originally wanted to control the cinema chain did not achieve their goal and were very depressed. However, they had no choice but to give up and continue to be oppressed by the eight major film companies.
However, once a new cinema chain appeared in Europe and America, it would definitely be good news for these small and medium-sized film companies. At the very least, they had another choice and did not need to hang themselves on a tree like before.
Therefore, the bosses behind these companies strongly urged Congress to agree to Hua Xia's request. To them, making money was the most important thing. As for the cultural invasion, they did not care.
Just like last time, the power of the eight major film companies was not enough to compete with them. After three days of heated discussion among the members of Congress, more than 50% of them had agreed to Hua Xia building a new cinema chain. Once another 10% agreed, the matter would be settled.
Therefore, these days, the heads of the eight major film companies were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but there was nothing they could do.
As the instigator of this incident, Xiao Yunhai didn't feel the slightest bit embarrassed. He said to Chris: "Let nature take its course for this kind of matter."
Kree sighed and said, "Xiao, I have to say that you are really lucky. If they had known this would happen, none of the companies would have sold their cinema chain shares to you at a lower price. "
Xiao Yunhai shrugged and said, "I can't help it. My luck has always been good. Well, let's not talk about these useless things with you. I have already explained my purpose on the phone. This is Mr. Chu Heng, the boss of Hua Xia's Brilliant Film and Television Company. This is Mr. Jiao Fangtao, the film director of Xiao Cui. I want Xiao Cui to be released in your MGM Grand cinema chain. Tell me, is there any good schedule recently? "
Kree stood up and politely shook hands with Chu Heng and Jiao Fangtao. Then, he bluntly said to Xiao Yunhai, "No. You know, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is about to be released. With its popularity, it's hard for your movie to compete with it. "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Nonsense. Even if I could, I wouldn't choose to fight at the same time. Even if you beat me to death, I won't do something as stupid as killing myself. Tell me, when will Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone premiere? "
Kree said, "It's March 18th in Europe and the United States. It might be a few days later in Hua Xia."
Xiao Yunhai thought for a moment and said, "Kree, show me your schedule."
Kree opened the drawer and took out a thick stack of materials. "This is the schedule of all the theaters. You can take a look at it."
Xiao Yunhai took it and handed it to Chu Heng. "You're indeed my good brother. Mr. Chu, take a look with Director Jiao and decide which day is better. "
Chu Heng nodded and looked at it seriously with Jiao Fangtao.
Ten minutes later, Chu Heng put down the materials and said, "Mr. Xiao, Mr. Smith, I want to release it on March 25th."
Kree thought for a moment and said, "I remember that Columbia Pictures' 'Tarzan of the Apes' will be released worldwide on March 27th. Mr. Chu, are you sure it's March 25th? "
Chu Heng nodded and said, "No matter which day it is, we'll meet a strong opponent. In that case, we'll choose to release it on the same day as Hua Xia. "
Kree said, "No problem. Xiao's vision has always been accurate. Since he brought your movie to America, it means that 'Xiao Cui' must be very good. At that time, we might be able to beat Columbia's' Tarzan of the Apes'. Xiao, have you contacted the other cinemas? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "It's just a phone call."
Unfortunately, Xiao Yunhai hit a wall this time. The problem was with Warner Cinemas.
Because they had signed contracts with other movies, they could not give Xiao Yunhai more than 40% of the showtimes in the first two days. At most, they could spare 10%. However, if the attendance was high, they could increase the showtimes on the third day.
Xiao Yunhai was also helpless about this. After all, they came a little late. Warner was already giving them face by squeezing out a few hundred screens in the schedule that had already been arranged.
After the call with the person in charge of Warner Cinemas, Xiao Yunhai told Chu Heng about the matter and asked, "Mr. Chu, can you postpone the screening of 'Xiao Cui' to after May? At that time, Warner will definitely have more than 40% of the screens. "
Chu Heng shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao, we are already very satisfied that 'Xiao Cui' can have 2,600 screens in North America. If this movie can be successful in North America and sell well at the box office, we don't need to worry about the number of screens at all. There wasn't a single cinema chain that wouldn't accept money. On the contrary, if the movie fails, even if we are given another 1,000 screens in the first three days, it will be useless. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Mr. Chu is wise. Whether a movie can succeed or not ultimately depends on its quality. Publicity is only useful in the early stages. Only with high quality and good reputation can the box office continue to be popular. "
Chu Heng said, "That's right. Mr. Xiao, what should we do about the publicity? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "It's simple. Tomorrow, I'll ask Kree to help find the person in charge of the video network. We'll put the promotional video in the most prominent position on their homepage and play it 24 hours a day. Then, we'll find a friend of mine, Jesse, who is the boss of Crown Publishing. We'll ask him to help print a few thousand posters and post them in front of all the major bookstores in the country. After doing these things, the publicity fee you brought will basically be used up. "
Chu Heng smiled bitterly and said, "It's really not worth it."
That night, Xiao Yunhai called Kree and Jesse home and told them about the matter. Naturally, the two of them had no problems.
After dinner, everyone drank red wine and chatted on the lawn of the manor.
Jesse complained, "Xiao, I've been annoyed to death by the four major European publishing houses in the past few days."
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Is it about 'Harry Potter'?"
Jesse shrugged and said, "Other than that, what else can it be? They hope to talk to you about publishing 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'. "
Kree said, "'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone's global sales almost exceeded 100 million. They made a lot of money. Now, they want a second one. How can there be such a cheap thing in the world? "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Jesse, if they ask again, you can tell them that I will deal with the sales of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' after the global screening of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'."
Jesse smiled and said, "No problem."
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